Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN – Heart & Vascular Specialists - Full-Time, Days
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Heart & Vascular Specialists position is a full-time role focused on delivering care to patients within the cardiology specialty. The role involves utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, including triaging patient calls, administering medications, monitoring treatment progress, and preparing patient records. This position is part of the Texas Health Physicians Group, which comprises over 1,000 healthcare professionals dedicated to quality patient care across numerous offices in the DFW Metroplex. The team environment is supportive, with opportunities for growth and a focus on inclusivity and excellence.
Requirements
- LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire (required)
- Accredited School of Practical Nursing Program (required)
- ACLS or BCLS (required upon hire)
- Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies
- Knowledge of state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients
- Demonstrate sound judgment and composure
- Ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
- Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards staff and patients
- Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
- Efficient time management skills
Nice To Haves
- 1 year LVN experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Delivers care to patients utilizing the LVN Process
- Triage patient calls and communicates with the provider
- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
- Performs specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of cardiology.
- Collects patient data such as vital signs, notes how the patient looks and acts or responds to stimuli and reports this information accordingly.
- Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Administers certain prescribed medications and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401k
- PTO
- medical
- dental
- Paid Parental Leave
- flex spending
- tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
